Pennsylvania German and Iroquois History

The video explores the historical conflicts between the Iroquois and Delaware tribes during the French and Indian War, as detailed in a 1905 book by Henry Richards. It covers the formation of the Iroquois Confederation, the role of women in mediating peace, and the impact of European settlers on the Delaware tribe. The episode concludes with a preview of the series based on the book.

What is the main focus of the book 'The Pennsylvania German in the French and Indian War'?

• The economic impact of the war

• The technological advancements during the war

• The conflicts between European settlers

• The role of Pennsylvania Germans in the war

Where did the Lenape originally come from according to their traditions?

• The North

• The West

• The South

• The East

What was the outcome of the conflict between the Lenape and the Allegheny?

• The Lenape were defeated

• Both tribes formed an alliance

• The conflict ended in a stalemate

• The Allegheny were expelled

Which tribe applied for permission to settle on the Conestoga and Piquia Creeks?

• Lenape

• Shawnees

• Cherokee

• Iroquois

What strategic move did the Iroquois make along the Saint Lawrence River?

• They retreated to the Great Lakes

• They stretched their settlements

• They formed an alliance with the French

• They built fortifications

What was the purpose of the Iroquois Confederacy?

• To migrate to the south

• To establish a new religion

• To concentrate their force in war

• To promote trade with Europeans

Who were the mediators in Indian wars according to the traditions?

• The warriors

• The women

• The children

• The chiefs

What strategy did the Iroquois use to disarm the Lenape?

• They offered them land

• They proposed a peace treaty

• They urged them to assume the role of women

• They threatened them with war

What was the result of the Iroquois' strategy against the Lenape?

• The Lenape migrated to the west

• The Lenape formed an alliance with the French

• The Lenape became more powerful

• The Lenape were disarmed

What did the Iroquois eventually acknowledge about the Delaware tribe?

• Their defeat in battle

• Their independence

• Their alliance with Europeans

• Their migration to the north